Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany

Germany: Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity was 23.9% in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
23.9%
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
28th
of 43 countries
All-time high
38.7%
in 2015
All-time low
22.2%
in 2019
Years of data
11
2015–2025

Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany, 2015–2025

0102030402015202020252015: 38.7 Percentage2016: 29.8 Percentage2017: 24.5 Percentage2018: 29.5 Percentage2019: 22.2 Percentage2020: 27.8 Percentage2021: 25.3 Percentage2022: 29.8 Percentage2023: 28.9 Percentage2024: 26.9 Percentage2025: 23.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany is 23.9%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 38.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany peaked at 38.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 22.2%, in 2019.

Germany ranks 28th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household in Germany, 2015 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2015 38.7%
2016 29.8% -23.0%
2017 24.5% -17.8%
2018 29.5% +20.4%
2019 22.2% -24.7%
2020 27.8% +25.2%
2021 25.3% -9.0%
2022 29.8% +17.8%
2023 28.9% -3.0%
2024 26.9% -6.9%
2025 23.9% -11.2%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 23.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.3%, 76% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 23.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.7%, 78% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 28.9% 22.2% 38.7% 5
2020s 27.1% 23.9% 29.8% 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 25 Netherlands 26.7% compare
  2. 25 Netherlands 26.7% compare
  3. 27 Denmark 25.1% compare
  4. 29 Sweden 22.2% compare
  5. 30 Estonia 19.8% compare
  6. 30 Estonia 19.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany?
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Germany was 23.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 38.7% in 2015.
What is the lowest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 22.2% in 2019.
How does Germany rank for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity?
Germany ranks 28th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
Is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 478 data points, 2015–2025
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